Storage, fulfilment and worldwide freighting
UK Hydrographic Office · Central government
In brief
UK Hydrographic Office is looking for suppliers for this contract (South West).
It is a framework worth up to £3,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 5 years, starting 1 January 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Bids close at 11am, Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- midday, Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Bids by
- 11am, Wednesday 30 September 2026
How bids are scored
Capacity and capability 55% · Social value 10% · Price 30% · CO2 emissions 5%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Competition
Usually low: a median of 1 bid per contract for this buyer (from 7 awards in the last 12 months).
Framework
Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £3,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.
What the notice says
Storage, fulfilment and worldwide freighting of our Nautical Book Publications, comprising of: Stock management and handling •Receive stock deliveries from multiple print suppliers. •Securely store approximately 450–500 unstacked pallets of publications. •Maintain accurate stock records through a front-end system that provides live reporting on stock holdings. Fulfilment objectives •Daily orders will be provided by the Authority via email as XML files, with one XML file per order. Order quantities may be as low as a single item. •Orders must be packed in bespoke cartons with a maximum weight of 30kg and sealed using the Authority’s branded packing tape. Each consignment must include a…Read the full description
Should I bid?
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How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.delta-esourcing.com.
- Send clarification questions before midday, Tuesday 1 September 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before 11am, Wednesday 30 September 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 074361-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
39Awards
22Suppliers it has used most
- Compass Contract Services Ltd2 contracts
- A C Mole LLP1 contract
- Antalis Limited1 contract
- Bramble Hub1 contract
- Bridewell Consulting Limited1 contract
- Chersoft Limited1 contract
- Dun & Bradstreet Limited1 contract
- Elsevier B.V.1 contract
From notice 074361-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 5 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.